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THE ART OF SURVIVING FINALS by Areej Quraishi
April has rolled around once again and we all know what that means- finals week is just around the corner at Rutgers-Newark. In five short weeks, students will be stressing left and right, filling in libraries, exchanging notes, and pulling all-nighters. Studying for finals makes a lot of students stress themselves out to the point where it becomes damaging to their health. One of the major reasons for this is simple: many students don’t know how to efficiently manage their time and prepare the right way. That’s why Scarlet Magazine has come up with some great resources, study tips and stress-controlling support that will show students the best way to get set for finals week and stay healthy, too. Both the number of places students can turn to for help as well as the amount of students who don’t realize just how many resources are available to them- absolutely free- are pretty amazing. There is a whole horde of professionals and peers alike who are here to assist us in just about any
way they can. If you think that you have taken on more than you can handle, a visit to the first floor of Blumenthal Hall should help take much of that load off your back. Engage in a confidential, one-on-one session with one of the many trained counselors who are experts when it comes to helping students deal with any college-related or even general life issues. Should you need any help with studying, or if you’re stuck on a math problem, the Rutgers-Newark Learning Center is there to help. Located on the second floor of Bradley Hall, The L.C. covers a wide range of tutoring subjects, including tutors for every Mathematics and Science-based course on campus. Supervised by educator, Altyman Brown, and open five days a week, the L.C. welcomes both walk-ins and appointments. Students can also take advantage of the fabulous Golden Dome Athletic Center, which is which is right on Warren Street, to help cope with the stress of exams. Some may be skeptical as to how going to the gym can make anyone